Hester Darren Performance Analysis

Dive into this athlete’s performance at 2024 Birmingham using our in-depth report. By comparing their results to those of similar athletes, we identify key strengths and areas in need of improvement. For this specific race, our analysis is based on the performance of 945 similar athletes.

Season 24/25 2024 Birmingham (4627) HYROX (4105) Men (2701) Hester Darren

GBR GBR Flag Men 50-54 #110029 01:46:08 125th in AG | Top 75.8% 2385th | Top 88.3%

Performance Highlights

-02:11
49:32
Run Total
-00:15
06:12
Avg. Lap
+00:24
05:40
Best Lap
+02:08
47:15
Workout Total
+00:16
05:54
Avg. Workout
+00:01
09:25
Roxzone

Race Summary

This chart provides a visual summary of the race performance, displaying percentile rankings for all running and workout segments. You can quickly see the strength and the weakness of the athlete.
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men

Running

We compare the athlete's running times with peers who have similar finish times. This chart helps you quickly determine if your running pace was too fast or too slow for your overall finish time.

Based on 945 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

Workouts

We compare the athlete's workout times for each station with peers who have similar finish times. This chart helps you quickly identify if any workouts were too fast or too slow relative to your overall finish time.

Based on 945 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

Pacing Quality

This section showcases the entire Hester Darren's performance at each station and run segment compared to the average. It reveals strengths and areas for improvement, providing insights into how the athlete's times stack up against typical HYROX competitors with same finish time.
In HYROX racing, pacing is crucial. The pacing line highlights Hester Darren's pacing strategy, identifying segments where they may have started too fast or too slow, guiding them toward a more balanced race approach.

Based on 945 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

Spread of Splits Time

This chart illustrates the spread of splits of all athletes competing in the same division, providing a visual representation of the distribution of times for each split.
Use this chart to compare the Hester Darren's performance against the competition, identifying areas of strength and those needing improvement. This chart includes Top 10%, Top 25%, Top 50%, Top 75%, Top 90%, and Top 100% of the athletes. The outliers have been removed for clarity.

Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men

Improvement Plan

Based on our analysis, here are the focus areas for improvement. The goal is to determine how quickly the athlete could improve on some stations and where is the path of least resistance to improve Hester Darren's time.

The percentile rank is the current position of the athlete compared to the competition. It goes from 0 to 100, where 0 is the best and 100 is the worst. It show the potential improvement for each station. The athlete should focus on the stations with the highest potential improvement and the biggest duration.

A big improvement in the Farmer's carry station will not be as impactful as a small improvement in the wall ball station for instance. Just click on a station to see how easy it will be to improve and how important it is to focus on it during training.

For this athlete we identified a possible improvement of 03:49. Check the detail of the improvement plan below.

02:23 Potential Improvement 62.4% Focus During Training
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
Splits Potential Improvement Time Focus During Training
Sandbag Lunges 02:23 08:52 to 06:29 62.4%
Burpees Broad Jump 00:40 07:40 to 07:00 17.5%
Farmers Carry 00:29 03:09 to 02:40 12.7%
Wall Balls 00:17 08:44 to 08:27 7.4%
Ski Erg 00:00 04:30 to 04:30 0.0%
Sled Push 00:00 03:36 to 03:36 0.0%
Sled Pull 00:00 05:37 to 05:37 0.0%
Rowing 00:00 05:07 to 05:07 0.0%
Run Total 00:00 49:32 to 49:32 0.0%

Splits Time

Hester Darren Perfect Race
Splits Total Average Total
Running 1 06:35 00:00 05:20 +01:15 00:00 +00:00
Ski Erg 04:30 06:35 04:44 -00:14 05:20 +01:15
Running 2 05:40 11:05 05:48 -00:08 10:04 +01:01
Sled Push 03:36 16:45 03:36 +00:00 15:52 +00:53
Running 3 05:46 20:21 06:27 -00:41 19:28 +00:53
Sled Pull 05:37 26:07 06:17 -00:40 25:55 +00:12
Running 4 06:01 31:44 06:28 -00:27 32:12 -00:28
Burpees Broad Jump 07:40 37:45 07:11 +00:29 38:40 -00:55
Running 5 06:15 45:25 06:44 -00:29 45:51 -00:26
Rowing 05:07 51:40 05:15 -00:08 52:35 -00:55
Running 6 06:15 56:47 06:30 -00:15 57:50 -01:03
Farmers Carry 03:09 01:03:02 02:40 +00:29 01:04:20 -01:18
Running 7 06:14 01:06:11 06:32 -00:18 01:07:00 -00:49
Sandbag Lunges 08:52 01:12:25 06:38 +02:14 01:13:32 -01:07
Running 8 06:51 01:21:17 07:48 -00:57 01:20:10 +01:07
Wall Balls 08:44 01:28:08 08:46 -00:02 01:27:58 +00:10
Roxzone 09:25 01:46:08 09:24 +00:01 01:46:08
Based on 945 athletes with similar finish time in Hyrox Men

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Overall Performance:

Darren Hester presented a solid performance in the 2024 Birmingham Hyrox race, finishing in the top 58% of all athletes and the top 53% in his age group. His overall time was 01:46:08 with a total running time of 00:49:32, which is 02:22 faster than the average. This suggests that Darren has a strong runner profile. However, there were indications of pacing issues in the early running stages, as the first running split was 01:20 slower than average, suggesting a slower start. But he displayed excellent recovery in the subsequent running segments, consistently finishing faster than the average.

Segments to Improve:

  • Sandbag Lunges: This was Darren's most challenging segment, with a time of 00:08:52, which is 02:14 slower than average. To improve this, Darren should incorporate more lower body strength and endurance workouts in his training routine. Exercises such as weighted lunges, squats, and deadlifts can help improve his performance in this area.
  • Burpees Broad Jump: Darren's time in this segment was 00:07:40, 00:34 slower than average. Plyometric exercises like box jumps, tuck jumps, and power skipping can help improve explosive power and agility, thus improving his performance in this segment.
  • Farmers Carry: Darren's time in this segment was 00:03:09, 00:29 slower than average. This segment requires grip strength and overall stability. Incorporating exercises such as farmer's walk, kettlebell swings, and dead hangs can help improve his performance here.
  • Roxzone: Darren's time in this segment was 00:09:25, 00:04 slower than average. This suggests that there is room for improvement in the transitions between exercises. Specific drills for transition efficiency and general cardiovascular conditioning can help improve this area.

Race Strategies:

Given Darren's strong running profile, he should consider utilizing a race strategy that takes advantage of this strength. Starting at a steady pace, rather than too fast or too slow, can help conserve energy for the later stages of the race. Additionally, focusing on efficient transitions between exercises can save precious time in the roxzone. Lastly, incorporating more strength training into his regimen will not only improve specific segments but also provide a more balanced overall race performance. Remember, recovery is also crucial – proper rest periods between intensive training sessions will ensure Darren is at his best on race day.

Race History

Explore your race history splits in detail below. The interactive chart provides an easy way to analyze your performance by highlighting faster and slower times across each split. This tool is designed to help you identify trends, track improvements, and refine your strategy for future races.
Percentile based on all the athletes who competed in Hyrox Men
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Grootz Christian 2024 Köln 01:46:25
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